Microsoft unveils two new Windows 11 recovery tools: Cloud Rebuild and Point-in-Time Restore
Microsoft’s Ignite developer conference is underway, and the company has used this as a platform to announce new recovery options for Windows 11. This is something which is being pushed not as an evolution of recovery, but a reinvention.
Having already released Quick Machine Recovery a few months ago, Microsoft is now switching focus. With Intune remote recovery via WinRE, the company enables admins to not only see the Intune console when a managed PC has entered recovery, but also perform recovery actions.
Microsoft releases PowerToys v0.96.0 with support for more AI model providers
It is that time once again – there is a new version of PowerToys to install. Microsoft has just unleashed PowerToys v0.96.0 as part of a release cycle that focuses on “new features, stability, optimization improvements, and automation”.
First things first: are there any new modules here? Sadly not. But while there may not be any brand new utilities to play with, PowerToys v0.96.0 does see a number of significant changes and additions to the tools you already know and love – including Command Palette and Advanced Paste.
How AI is reshaping the future of healthcare [Q&A]
Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare systems across the globe. But to see where it stands today, and where it could be in the coming years, we need to better understand how AI can accelerate patient discharges, improve cancer detection, and support overstretched staff, while also addressing the barriers that have slowed adoption.
AI won’t replace doctors, but it can save healthcare. To find out how we spoke to prominent CIO with decades of healthcare experience, Richard Corbridge. Richard was previously the Chief Information Officer for the Health Service Executive in Ireland and was instrumental in the reform of the Irish healthcare technology system.
Microsoft to make Sysmon a native Windows 11 tool
Windows 11 power users will be pleased to learn that Microsoft is planning to bring the Sysmon (System Monitor) tool to Windows as a native utility. Usually part of the Sysinternals suite of utilities, Sysmon will be integrated into not only Windows 11, but also Windows Server 2025 starting next year.
The announcement was made not by Microsoft, but by Sysinternals creator Mark Russinovich. He says that by integrating the Sysmon utility into Windows, administrators will simplify deployment and bring additional functionality.
pi GPT turns your Raspberry Pi into an AI-managed device
Anyone creating projects on a Raspberry Pi can now link their devices directly to ChatGPT via a new tool from noBGP called pi GPT. The integration lets users vibe code, build and manage software on their own devices without relying on cloud services.
Instead of preparing network settings, handling ports, or moving between multiple consoles, pi GPT users can work inside ChatGPT and direct tasks to a Raspberry Pi on a desk or in a workshop. The platform connects Pi devices through noBGP’s deterministic networking system, which delivers consistent routing, private links, and predictable behavior across different environments.
Kingston launches Dual Portable SSD for cable-free storage
Kingston has introduced a new Dual Portable SSD with both USB Type A and USB Type C connectors in one unit. The aim is to provide users with cable free solution to file transfers and backup across different devices.
The Dual Portable SSD resembles a long flash drive -- it's 71.85mm in length and just over 21mm wide -- with a compact metal and plastic casing. It plugs directly into either connector type, removing the need for adapters.
New detection platform built to prevent intellectual property theft
Most high-value digital assets, including source code, financial reports, strategic roadmaps, patents and proprietary research, don’t contain traditional sensitive data identifiers. As a result, they’re invisible to legacy pattern-matching tools.
This blind spot exposes organizations to intellectual property theft, insider threats, and accidental leaks through modern collaboration platforms and shadow AI tools. This is why Nightfall is today announcing the launch of AI File Classifier Detectors, a solution that uses large language models (LLMs) to classify and protect business-critical documents that traditional DLP tools can‘t see.
80 percent of IT leaders overestimate cybersecurity readiness
A new study from WanAware shows a widening disconnect between how prepared organizations believe they are for cybersecurity incidents and how they actually perform under real-world conditions.
The survey of 600 leaders across industries finds 80 percent of cybersecurity and IT decision-makers claim they can detect and contain a cyber incident in under eight hours. However, external benchmarks, including IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach 2025 report, show attackers dwell inside environments undetected for an average of 181 days and breaches take 60 days to contain.
AI-driven fake shoppers target Black Friday retailers
As we approach Black Friday and the annual frenzy of online shopping a new report uncovers widespread vulnerabilities in major retail platforms as agentic commerce takes hold.
The research from fraud prevention specialist Data Dome shows that threat actors are exploiting the same automation paths used by consumers to automate browsing, comparison and checkout in order to scale account fraud with an army of fake shoppers.
FiiO launches new Jade Audio headphones and BR15 receiver for budget hi-fi fans
FiiO is adding three new products to its entry level audio line -- the Jade Audio JT7 and JT3 headphones and the BR15 desktop Bluetooth receiver, giving listeners a way to explore hi fi sound without blowing the budget.
The JT7 (pictured above) is an open back planar magnetic model developed in house by FiiO. It uses a 95 by 86 mm planar driver supported by a push pull magnetic layout. The structure places high density magnets on both sides of the diaphragm for a more even drive.
Opera and Spotify team up on new Sonic Theme for Opera One
Opera has added a new way for users to enjoy music inside its desktop browser, introducing a theme that reacts to whatever's playing through the built in Music Player. The feature was made in conjunction with Spotify and turns the browser’s Start page into an animated display that moves in sync with streaming audio.
The Sonic Theme is available in Opera One and uses shader based effects to create a pattern that moves with the playing track. The theme is intended to resemble sound waves passing through a thin layer of sand. When music starts, the animation breaks into small particles that move across the screen in real time.
Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 18 launches with Safe Folder and wider malware protection
IObit released Advanced SystemCare 19 back in October, and it's now launching Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 18. The version numbers may look out of order, but that's because the two products are actually quite different. While Advanced SystemCare 19 focuses on cleanup and performance, Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 18 includes full antivirus protection.
The biggest addition to the new software is Safe Folder, a feature that allows users to place sensitive files behind a protective barrier. This folder blocks unauthorized access, which includes potential ransomware attempts. The antivirus database has also been expanded and targets a broader mix of malware to reduce the number of threats that reach a system.
Google Calendar can now include schedule tasks
Sometimes, it is small changes that make a big difference, and this is something Google has just demonstrated perfectly with a relatively minor tweak to Google Calendar. There has been some integration and interaction between Google Tasks and Google Calendar for a little while now, but the latest change is a really useful one.
Users of Google Calendar now have the option to include entries for a Task in their Calendar. Put another way, Google now lets you set aside time in your Calendar to spend working on a Task.
Google wants you to plan your next trip with AI
The AI-with-everything trend continues, with Google very much at the forefront. Latching on to the holiday season and the increase in travel the period sees, the company is pushing its new AI tools as a way of planning your next trip.
The tools that Google is highlighting can all be accessed from Search, and while the company is using the holiday season as a hook, these are not seasonal tools – they can be used at any time for any sort of travel plans. There are various options here, so let’s take a look at what Google has to offer.
Meta launches Facebook content protection to stop Reel reuse
Creators on all social media platforms have a lot to worry about, but the theft or reuse of content must be near the top of the list. To help combat this, Meta has launched Facebook content protection to help prevent Reels from being stolen.
The automated tool can warn Facebook creators when their Reels are detected being reused on either Facebook or Instagram. If reuse is detected, creators have a number of options available to them, including blocking anything being used without consent.
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